At a glance
Reported students
847
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
PS 99 Isaac Asimov: 847 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 99 Isaac Asimov
PS 99 Isaac Asimov is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #21. NCES reports 847 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (45.5%) and White (29.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 99 Isaac Asimov
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.3%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black3.8%
- Asian45.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #21
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 226 Alfred de B Mason
Elementary · Grades PK–08
877 reported students
PS 97 Highlawn (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
882 reported students
PS 177 Marlboro (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
883 reported students
PS 95 Gravesend (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
916 reported students
PS 253
Elementary · Grades KG–05
955 reported students
PS 216 Arturo Toscanini
Elementary · Grades PK–05
715 reported students
Public schools near PS 99 Isaac Asimov
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 199 Frederick Wachtel Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 508 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | KG–08 | 295 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 226 Alfred de B Mason Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 877 | 0.7 mi |
| Brooklyn Dreams Charter School Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Dreams Charter School | KG–08 | 489 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 193 Gil Hodges Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 487 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 134 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | KG–05 | 500 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 99 Isaac Asimov
What grades does PS 99 Isaac Asimov serve?
PS 99 Isaac Asimov reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #21.
How many students attend PS 99 Isaac Asimov?
PS 99 Isaac Asimov reported 847 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 99 Isaac Asimov?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 847 students and 69.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 99 Isaac Asimov a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 99 Isaac Asimov is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #21 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 99 Isaac Asimov students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 99 Isaac Asimov in?
PS 99 Isaac Asimov is part of New York City Geographic District #21, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 99 Isaac Asimov?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 199 Frederick Wachtel (0.4 mi), PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller (0.7 mi), PS 226 Alfred de B Mason (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.